Associate Professor, Department of Music, University of Indianapolis, 2006-2012

Academic background:

D.M.A, Wind conducting, Louisiana State University, 2006

M.M., Wind conducting, University of Colorado-Boulder, 1998

B..S, Music education, Duquesne University, 1995

Last book read:

“Moonglow” by Michael Chabon

In your own time/when not working:

Woodworking, hiking, reading

Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:

I'm excited about a new course I'm offering in the fall, Performing Chamber Wind Music: The Classical-Era Wind Octet, as well as new iterations of the Cornell Wind Symphony and Introduction to Western Music Theory.

What most excites you about Cornell:

I am continually inspired by the students' curiosity, intensity, and level of engagement. Every semester brings new collaborations and exciting challenges.